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Jan 7, 20222 min read

After losing a few pounds, some have asked how I ‘weighed’ through the holidays. Here's the skinny.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Out of all the stories I have published on Beneath the Surface News (1,378 to be exact), my diet journey with...

Jan 4, 20221 min read

I got the booster shot yesterday, and aside from a sore arm and dull headache, I feel pretty good.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Sixteen hours after getting the Moderna booster for Covid-19, I am happy to report that The Husband and I feel good...

Dec 3, 20212 min read

It’s not just ‘Home Economics’ anymore. SHS’s Family and Consumer Science classes have all-new look.

By CAMILLA BUCHANAN Special to BTS News With records dating back to the 1940s, Stephenville High School’s Family and Consumer Science, or...

Nov 27, 20212 min read

Overused tax dollars, overpriced power coming to your neighborhood while solar companies get rich.

When we turn on the light switch, we expect it to work; and if we must decide between eating and heating, then we have a problem with our...

Nov 4, 20213 min read

Short on space? Home exercise equipment that fits anywhere.

By ALEXIS ROCHESTER After sharing our post about Barre classes with you in September, everyone seemed to really enjoy our fitness...

Nov 1, 20213 min read

CASA for the Cross Timbers Area reflects on National Adoption Month.

Special to BENEATH THE SURFACE NEWS November is National Adoption Month and CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is celebrating and supporting...

Oct 19, 20212 min read

I did my civic duty today and you should do yours. Go vote for Proposition A.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE I never miss a chance to vote, but this go-round had me extra anxious to get to the polls and cast a ballot in favor...

Oct 14, 20213 min read

4 easy ways to get youthful skin at any age.

By ALEXIS ROCHESTER I recently shared a series of Instagram stories over this blog post, and readers loved it! I thought this would be a...

Oct 6, 20214 min read

Going Places: Thinking about cruising the high seas? Here’s what you need to know.

By MARILYN ROBITAILLE Few things can compete with that feeling of freedom when all the forces come together to create an ideal...

Oct 5, 20212 min read

The UFO story from 2008 will be included in a 5-part docuseries coming to a major network in 2022.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE I took a trip down memory lane on Sunday when I was interviewed by a crew from Break Thru Films, a company that’s...

Sep 23, 20212 min read

Why you should stop using vinegar and start using rubbing alcohol to clean.

By ALEXIS ROCHESTER Vinegar has been a trendy cleaning product online the last few years. You will see bloggers using it as a natural...

Sep 12, 20213 min read

Going Places: The many reasons why Cuba should be on your bucket list.

By MARILYN ROBITAILLE Someday in the future, you’ll be able to travel to places that have a vivid hold on your imagination. Are you a...

Sep 6, 20213 min read

Juror in Litwin trial speaks out about the dangers of texting and driving.

(Publishing note: I received this letter anonymously from a juror in the Alyssa Litwin trial. The email, which came from ErathJuror JDoe,...

Aug 26, 20213 min read

Cool ways to use coconut oil for treating eczema, cleaning teeth and plumping skin.

By ALEXIS ROCHESTER Coconut oil is very unique, and it has so many powerful uses topically. Many people know you can use coconut oil on...

Aug 22, 20213 min read

This Tarleton prof and local musician was vaccinated, but still got infected. Here's his message.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE First things first. I’m not trying to convince you to get the vaccine for Covid-19. I did. My Husband did. And all...

Aug 17, 20213 min read

Going Places: Traveling to foreign lands bears little resemblance to the way we live in Stephenville

By MARILYN ROBITAILLE This is the saga of my summer experiences to foreign lands where the whole response to COVID-19 bears little or no...

Aug 12, 20212 min read

DIY: Here’s how to make your own home disinfectant.

By ALEXIS ROCHESTER Last year, many readers came to Chemistry Cachet because they couldn’t find any store-bought cleaners or...

Aug 10, 20213 min read

Driving out the Cuomos one brave woman at a time.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE I was sitting in the nail salon today when news broke that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had resigned after several...

Jul 30, 20212 min read

Did you know table salt is good for cleaning? Here’s why.

By Alexis Rochester Believe it or not, table salt (sodium chloride) is a handy thing to keep around your home and can be used for many...

Jul 22, 20212 min read

Breathe in, breathe out: You can use this homemade citrus air freshener all summer long.

By ALEXIS ROCHESTER Today I'm sharing an easy, wonderful-smelling DIY citrus room spray you can use all summer. Homemade air fresheners...

This local JiuJitsu star won 10 gold, 2 silver and 6 bronze medals in 2024 and was recently named 2024 season champion.

This homemade deodorizer with surprise ingredient will leave your fridge super fresh.

Learn how to grow vegetables at this class hosted by Erath County Master Gardeners.

Take your leadership skills to the next level with Live2Lead Erath, a 1-day women’s development day happening Jan. 22.

Tarleton’s latest photography exhibit explores relationship between humans and objects we surround ourselves with.

An Evening in Paris: Tickets on sale for SPARD’s annual daddy-daughter dance.